Changing Seasons – Mike Nock Trio

Label – DIW (Japan) 2002

Mike Nock – pianoToby Hall – drumsBrett Hirst – bass

Reviews for ‘Changing Seasons’

“This is ensemble playing of real distinction… but ultimately it is Nock’s superlative musicianship that animates the material, and inspires his collaborators. I love this album. You will too.” – Chris Dench, Music Forum, June 2003

“This is a piano trio in which the three voices are equal and they all bring out the best in each other. Nock’s inventiveness dazzles one moment and deeply moves the next. Perhaps his finest recording since the Ondas masterpiece on ECM.” – John Shand, 24 Hours, May 2003

“Changing Seasons is his most satisfying album yet … Bassist Brett Hirst and drummer Toby Hall excel here. Nock himself has never sounded better.” – Adrian Jackson, The Bulletin, March 2003

This is now the most complete trio Nock has had since returning to Australia 32 years ago.

John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 July 2017

In a 60-year career, he has done everything and triumphantly stayed at the vanguard of jazz's evolution.

Eric Myers, The Australian, 10 July 2017

Having heard Nock’s music for many years – and being aware of his genius as a composer, arranger and player – I found it amazing to see him perform live for the first time. He proved he could build from a platform, adding layers and textures – working with minimalism, classical, jazz and noiresque soundscapes to show that many colours can be conjured from the keys of a piano.

Simon Sweetman, The Dominion Post, Wellington NZ Nov 12, 2007

Piano maestro and winner of this year’s ARIA jazz award, Mike Nock led his trio in a dazzling performance at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.

John McBeath, The Australian Nov 6, 2007

There's a glint to Nock's playing and a buoyancy in his leadership
Downbeat Nov 2005

Downbeat, Nov 2005

... impressed me greatly. Mike Nock was creating very musical things. It won't be long before he'll make a mark.

Pianist Bill Evans, in Downbeat (US) 1970

About Mike

New Zealand born pianist/composer Mike Nock is one of the acknowledged masters of jazz in Australasia.